November 19, 2024
Prabhath
The curfew is in no way a hindrance to the smooth operations of essential services, said Co-Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Bandula Gunawardena.
Police arrest 9 persons who violated curfew – essential services can function without curfew permits
March 21, 2020The police had arrested nine (09) persons who had violated the curfew which was imposed island-wide since yesterday, said DIG Ajith Rohana.
Island wide curfew imposed to stop the spread of Corona – quarantine centres increased to 22
March 21, 2020The island-wide curfew has been declared to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in the country, said the Head of the National Operation Centre for the Prevention of Covid-19 Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva.
Issuing a special statement Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said that these measures have been taken at this point of time to ensure the safety all citizens and especially the children. Therefore, he called on the entire nation to stand together at this hour of turmoil.
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